Top Best Criminal Defense Lawyers | 26020 Available

I am a licensed Attorney in the State of Tennessee.  I love the legal profession because it gives me the opportunity to help people in their time of need. Whether in the realm of criminal defense or civil litigation, I enjoy finding solutions to my client's problems.. I received my B.A. degree at the University of Memphis, and my Juris Doctorate at the Nashville School of Law.  During Law School, I worked with the State Attorney General’s office where I conducted Preliminary Hearings in Criminal cases under a special license granted by the Tennessee Supreme Court.  I also was employed with the State Legislature where I summarized bills for House and Senate members.. I began my legal career with the Glankler Brown, PLLC firm,  where I practiced both Civil and Criminal Litigation since 1998. I am very fortunate and proud to have been associated with such a firm. Upon my separation as Special Counsel in 2011, I moved to Las Vegas, NV and acquired a Real Estate License where I invested time in finding and negotiating strategic real estate investment deals. I relocated back to Memphis in 2015 to open my own office, as well as be with my family and spend time at my farm. I thoroughly enjoy the practice of law.. On a personal note, I am passionate about many different things such as Law, Real Estate, horses, and the occasional game of Texas Hold 'Em. Above all else, I am deeply committed to my Catholic faith, my daughter, and my family.

John McNeil joined the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm in August of 2015 after graduating with honors from The University of Memphis School of Law. He received his undergraduate from the University of Memphis with a major in International Business. During his three years in law school, John worked with the Shelby County Public Defender's Office, the Federal Public Defender's Office, and the Honorable Magistrate Judge Tu Pham. Before joining the firm, he worked for Miles Mason Family Law Group here in Memphis. He is licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Mississippi. He is also a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. John believes that there are several versions of the "truth" – and then there's what actually happened. No person should be punished based on another's version of the truth.

I was born and raised in Memphis, TN.  I attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for undergrad, where I received a B.A. in Political Science.. I returned to Memphis for law school, where I graduated in 2012.  I passed the Tennessee Bar Exam in October 2012. I worked briefly for a general practice firm before taking a job as Associate Attorney at the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm.. In March 2014, I became a Founding Partner of Beaty Medlock & Plunk in Memphis, TN. We handle Criminal Law, Real Estate Transactions, Collections work, Wills, Estates, and Personal Injury. I head up the Criminal department.. I love what I do. The practice of law is exciting and rewarding. My favorite part of the job is seeing the looks on the faces of satisfied clients. Contact me so I can help you too!

Taurus Bailey is a Memphis attorney and graduate of the University of Tennessee. He has clerked with the State of Tennessee Attorney General, and worked as case examiner in lawsuits against the state of Tennessee under $25,000 for the State of Tennessee Department of Treasury.. Attorney Bailey has also worked as plaintiff's counsel in personal injury with his father, Walter Bailey of the Walter Bailey Law Firm, and tried cases involving wrongful death in state and federal court. He is also an experienced adoption, divorce and child custody attorney.. Taurus Bailey worked part-time with the Shelby County Public Defender for over 13 years, and has maintained a private criminal defense practice for over 10 years with an emphasis in criminal trial practice. He is currently a part-time staff attorney handling civil litigation on behalf of the City of Memphis, and also represents plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits.

With over 29 years of experience, I have been protecting the rights and futures of hundreds of individuals as a defense attorney in Memphis. I have a solid reputation as a strong trial attorney and for being responsive, dedicated, and thorough. I take pride in always treating my clients with respect and taking time to always listen to their concerns.